Few terms in housing are used as loosely, or as often misunderstood, as “exempt accommodation”. It appears in news coverage, council reports and parliamentary debates, usually attached to a story about poor standards. It is also, when done properly, the housing that keeps thousands of vulnerable people off the street. Here is what it actually […]

Looking for somewhere to live in Birmingham can be exhausting. Listings that have already gone. Landlords who stop replying when you mention benefits. Places that look fine in photos and are anything but in person. If you need a room and you could do with some support around you, supported and shared accommodation may be […]

Here’s a statistic that should worry anyone who rents: research this year found that most tenants are unaware of the Renters’ Rights Act — the biggest overhaul of renting in England for a generation, and one that is now fully in force. That means millions of people are still renting as if the old rules […]

Misunderstandings regarding supported living are often due to misconceptions based on assumptions. Residents have been misled into believing that they do not have choices on a daily basis or have restricted independence. However, in the real world, supported living arrangements are developed to enable people to function autonomously, with support to meet their needs. Morning: […]

If you’ve ever tried to navigate the supported housing system in Birmingham, you’ll know it can feel like trying to read a map in a foreign language — while someone’s moving the roads. There are multiple agencies, different funding streams, confusing terminology, long waiting lists, and a creeping sense that you need to already know […]